Abbott said: "Matty is a brilliant addition to the side, in the 5 games he played last season the quality he added was invaluable. On his day, Matty can be one of the strongest players in this league and it is a massive credit to the environment and atmosphere everyone has created at the club that he wants to come and play."

Matty, also a former Norwich City and Colchester United academy player, will balance playing around his work commitments, and will not doubt bring quality and experience each time he steps out in a Scole shirt!